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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: A Mysterious Fractured Depression on Mars
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Jan 21, 2022

A Mysterious Fractured Depression on Mars

While we have learned so much about Mars after over 50 years of exploration with spacecraft, there are some features...

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NASA image: Tibetan Lakes
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Aug 15, 2023

Tibetan Lakes

iss069e060346 (August 15, 2023) -- Lake Mansarovar, fed by Kailash glaciers, sits at an altitude of over 15,000 feet...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members remove samples from the JPM MELFI
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Jul 8, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members remove samples from the JPM MELFI

ISS028-E-014916 (8 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Ron Garan (left) and Mike Fossum, both Expedition 28 flight...

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NASA image: STS-41G earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-41G earth observations

41G-43-016 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- The Gulf of Alaska, with the great peaks of the Saint Elias Range of Alaska, Yukon,...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.
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Oct 21, 2012

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew.

ISS033-E-014658 (21 Oct. 2012) --- This photograph of Bhutan, taken by one of the Expedition 33 crew members aboard...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Nov 22, 2022

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

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NASA image: Microbiome Body Sampling Operations
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Dec 5, 2014

Microbiome Body Sampling Operations

iss042e021395 (12/5/2014) --- A view of Microbiome swab kit containing Microbiome samples from various physical...

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NASA image: iss059e072412
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May 24, 2019

iss059e072412

iss059e072412 (May 24, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague transfers research samples into a specialized science...

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NASA image: Lake Cardiel in Argentina
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Sep 2, 2024

Lake Cardiel in Argentina

iss071e582300 (Sept. 2, 2024) -- Lake Cardiel is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 268...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Crew Members remove samples from the JPM MELFI
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Jul 8, 2011

Expedition 28 Crew Members remove samples from the JPM MELFI

ISS028-E-014918 (8 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Ron Garan (left) and Mike Fossum, both Expedition 28 flight...

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NASA image: Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis

STS066-124-059 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Mount Everest region, Nepal and China. Low morning Sun highlights Mount Everest...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Jan 1, 2021

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Nov 7, 2022

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a short section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

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NASA image: Reull Vallis
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Jul 5, 2021

Reull Vallis

This VIS image shows a long section of Reull Vallis. Reull Vallis starts in Promethei Terra and empties into Hellas...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Jun 25, 2009

STS-61A earth observations

61A-200-152 (30 Oct-5 Nov 1985) --- Sun glints on the small and very numerous glacial lakes of the Canadian Shield...

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NASA image: South Greenland, North Atlantic Ocean
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Apr 2, 1992

South Greenland, North Atlantic Ocean

This spectacular north looking view of south Greenland (62.0N, 46.0W) shows numerous indentations along the...

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NASA image: Mount Everest as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Mount Everest as seen from STS-58

STS058-101-014 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The best, most-nearly cloud-free, shuttle view yet of Mount Everest, the...

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NASA image: Detroit, MI, Toledo, OH and Lake Erie
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Jun 22, 1973

Detroit, MI, Toledo, OH and Lake Erie

SL2-05-390 (22 June 1973) --- Greater Detroit (42.0N, 82.5W) is located at the southeastern border of Michigan on...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 8, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-031663 (8 Jan. 2012) --- This photo showing the Manicouagan Reservoir in Quebec, Canada, was photographed...

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NASA image: Cracks in a Debris Apron
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Mar 11, 2015

Cracks in a Debris Apron

This observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the nature of large fissures in a smooth apron around a...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Oct 24, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-725-031 (24 October 1995) --- The contrasting colors of fall in New England are captured on this...

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NASA image: New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans
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Dec 11, 2018

New NASA Satellite Reveals Profiles of Ice, Forests and Oceans

Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already...

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NASA image: Lake Garda, Italy
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Jul 21, 2001

Lake Garda, Italy

This ASTER image was acquired on July 29, 2000 and covers an area of 30 by 57 km in northern Italy. Lake Garda was...

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NASA image: Torres del Paine National Park
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Dec 8, 2017

Torres del Paine National Park

Grinding glaciers and granite peaks mingle in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. The Advanced Land Imager (ALI)...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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